...that is my question. (My apology to Willy Shakespeare)

I took all body parts off my '53 Chevy pickup frame and had them sandblasted. I have attempted to repair the few dings, dents and scratches and now I am ready to prime and paint. I bought new aftermarket rear fenders, bed sides, tailgate, running boards, etc. I am waffling about painting the truck myself so I checked with a few paint shops in the area.

None of the local shops want to paint the body parts--especially the cab. Should I prime the parts, reassemble the truck and have them paint it? If I decide to do the job myself, should I assemble and haul to a rented paint booth? I am 68 and want to drive the danged thing before I turn 70 but at this rate, I am beginning to wonder if I will ever drive it.

My frustration also comes from body shops that fail to deliver or fril to deliver on time and I have had my truck cab in one for more than five months for floor board repair.